The Note Name Test (2nd Nine Weeks Summative Assessment) will be Thursday, 12/14 (White Day) and Friday, 12/15 (Blue Day). The study guide can be found here.
6th Graders will not be tested on the ledger line notes -- just the treble clef and bass clef notes that fit in the five lines/four spaces of the staff.
The following links will take you to online games that help you practice note names.
Whack-a-Note
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/interactives/steprightup/whackanote/
Treble Clef Note Names
http://musicteachersgames.com/TREBLECLEFONE
Treble Clef and Bass Clef Basketball Quiz
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/cg_quiz_hoopshoot_lines_spaces.htm
Treble Clef Ledger Lines (Some are tougher than what will be on your test.)
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/aq_treble_clef_ledger_lines/quiz.html
Bass Clef Ledger Lines (Some are tougher than what will be on your test.)
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/aq_bass_clef_ledger_lines/quiz.html
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Winter Concert -- Wednesday, November 29th
The Winter Concert is on Wednesday, November 29th. Full details for the 6 PM Concert (6th Grade Mixed Choir & 7th Grade Girls Choir) can be found here. Full details for the 730 PM Concert (7th Grade Mixed Choir, 8th Grade Girls Choir, 8th Grade Mixed Choir) can be found here.
If students need help with getting the right clothes or getting a ride for the concert, they should talk to Mrs. Clifford or Mrs. Knapp as soon as possible. Thank you!
If students need help with getting the right clothes or getting a ride for the concert, they should talk to Mrs. Clifford or Mrs. Knapp as soon as possible. Thank you!
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Solo and Ensemble Information
Solo & Ensemble Contest (a voluntary activity)
Results for our Select Class Ensembles will be posted Friday, 11/3 and Monday, 11/6. If your student is asked to be in the ensemble, they will receive the green Solo & Ensemble Contest Registration Form that has the full details. Also, subsequently, each parent/guardian of those selected will receive an e-mail letting them know their student was asked to be in the ensemble. More Solo & Ensemble Information can be found here
Results for our Select Class Ensembles will be posted Friday, 11/3 and Monday, 11/6. If your student is asked to be in the ensemble, they will receive the green Solo & Ensemble Contest Registration Form that has the full details. Also, subsequently, each parent/guardian of those selected will receive an e-mail letting them know their student was asked to be in the ensemble. More Solo & Ensemble Information can be found here
Monday, October 2, 2017
FTMS East Choir Spirit Wear
FTMS East Choir Spirit Wear is now on sale through November 8th. Click here for the order form. Thanks for your support!
Friday, September 22, 2017
"Just the Guys" Concert Thursday, October 5th
All the information for this concert can be found here. There are no East athletic conflicts the afternoon/evening of October 5th. Please let us know if you need assistance with getting black dress pants, black dress shoes and socks. Thanks!
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Rhythm Test 9/21 (Blue) and 9/22 (White)
The Rhythm Test is coming up on 9/21 (Blue Day) and 9/22 (White Day). The full study guide can be found here. This is the Common Assessment for the 1st Nine Weeks, and it will go in the 65% Summative Category. Please let us know if we can do anything else to help your student prepare. Thanks!
Monday, August 28, 2017
Circle the State with Song and Honor Choir Auditions
"Circle the State with Song" and Honor Choir auditions are coming up later this week. Auditions can be done in class, starting 8/30 and 8/31. We will continue auditions through 9/6.
What is it? An opportunity to join with a select group of talented and motivated singers in “Area 6” for rehearsals with a special conductor and a performance at 3:00 pm that afternoon. Each February/March, nearly 5,000 Indiana students participate in Circle the State with Song.
All the information can be found here. We have many talented students in all grade levels! If your student shows an interested in this wonderful activity, please encourage him/her.
What is it? An opportunity to join with a select group of talented and motivated singers in “Area 6” for rehearsals with a special conductor and a performance at 3:00 pm that afternoon. Each February/March, nearly 5,000 Indiana students participate in Circle the State with Song.
All the information can be found here. We have many talented students in all grade levels! If your student shows an interested in this wonderful activity, please encourage him/her.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
1st Nine Weeks Summative Singing Test 8/28 (White) and 8/29 (Blue)
The 1st Nine Weeks Summative Singing Test will take place Monday, 8/28 (White Day) and Tuesday, 8/29 (Blue Day). Students will sing a portion of one of the songs we've been working on in class. They will sing in groups of four (chosen by the teacher). Please click here to see the rubric for the Summative Singing Test. Only the Group Summative Singing Test rubric applies. The Individual Summative Singing Test rubric would only be used if a student does not sing out in their group.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Star-Spangled Banner Test 8/7 and 8/8
Each choir class will take the Star-Spangled Banner Test, either on 8/7/17 (Blue Day classes) or 8/8/17 (White Day classes). The test includes a fill-in-the blank section on the lyrics of the National Anthem, a brief vocab section, and a brief history section. The full study guide can be found here.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Choral Handbook 2017-2018
The complete 2017-2018 Choral Handbook can be found here. It contains lots of important information for this school year. The "last page" is due signed and initialed by August 9th.
If you just need the shirt order form, click here. The shirt form and payment are due by August 11th.
If you need just the Choral Calendar 2017-2018, please click here.
Thank you for helping us get the year off to a great start!
If you just need the shirt order form, click here. The shirt form and payment are due by August 11th.
If you need just the Choral Calendar 2017-2018, please click here.
Thank you for helping us get the year off to a great start!
Monday, May 8, 2017
Kings Island Details -- Saturday, May 13th
Some of the 7th and 8th Grade Band/Choir/Orchestra students of FTMS East are taking are participating in the Kings Island reward trip on Saturday, May 13th. Please find all the details here.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Spring Concert, May 11th 6:00 PM
The 7th Grade Girls Choir and the 6th Grade Mixed Choir will perform their spring concert on Thursday, May 11th at 6:00 PM. Please click here for the full details.
Spring Concert, May 11th 7:30 PM
The 7th Grade Mixed Choir, the 8th Grade Girls Choir, and the 8th Grade Mixed Choir will perform their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 11th at 7:30 PM. Please click here for the full details.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
ISSMA Organizational Contest Saturday, March 11th Southport Middle School
The 7th Grade Girls Choir, the 7th Grade Mixed Choir, the 8th Grade Mixed Choir, and the 8th Grade Girls Choir will perform at Southport Middle School this Saturday, March 11th, at the ISSMA Organizational Contest. This is a required event for all 7th and 8th grade choir members. Full details can be found here.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
High School Auditions Monday 1/30 and Wednesday 2/1
Our 8th grade students have the opportunity to audition for the Franklin Central Intermediate and Advanced Concert Choirs and Show Choirs on Monday, 1/30 and Wednesday, 2/1.
Our high school choirs have SEVEN state championships in concert choir and show choir over the past eight years.
Please click here for a list of the FC choirs and a short explanation about each one.
Please click here for examples of scheduling options that allow a student to take a choir class AND all their required classes, AP classes, additional electives, etc. It's very doable!
Students only need to audition on January 30th OR February 1st, NOT both days.
We have already started teaching the short vocal audition piece in class. You can find the music for the vocal audition, the Audition Form AND the Permission Forms here and in the choir classroom. Students should bring the signed permission form with them to the audition. The sign-ups sheets for audition times are posted in the choir room. Students are allowed to sign up in groups of their choosing (four or five per group).
If auditioning for a show choir, students will need to be at the high school by 3:15 the day of the audition, so that they can learn the choreography (usually about 48 counts long). After all auditioners learn it, they disperse into the hallways and other rooms to practice with the help of high schoolers. Then, each group comes in to do their audition at the time they signed up for. Each person sings alone with the help of piano accompaniment, and then the whole group dances together, with the help of the help of the high school dance captains. Then, they're done!
If only auditioning for an intermediate or advanced concert choir, a student should just show up at the time their assigned time (the time they chose) to do the vocal audition.
The middle school choir teachers are present at the audition for moral support and to help with questions/concerns.
Results are usually posted on www.fcsingers.org during Spring Break.
Our high school choirs have SEVEN state championships in concert choir and show choir over the past eight years.
Please click here for a list of the FC choirs and a short explanation about each one.
Please click here for examples of scheduling options that allow a student to take a choir class AND all their required classes, AP classes, additional electives, etc. It's very doable!
Students only need to audition on January 30th OR February 1st, NOT both days.
We have already started teaching the short vocal audition piece in class. You can find the music for the vocal audition, the Audition Form AND the Permission Forms here and in the choir classroom. Students should bring the signed permission form with them to the audition. The sign-ups sheets for audition times are posted in the choir room. Students are allowed to sign up in groups of their choosing (four or five per group).
If auditioning for a show choir, students will need to be at the high school by 3:15 the day of the audition, so that they can learn the choreography (usually about 48 counts long). After all auditioners learn it, they disperse into the hallways and other rooms to practice with the help of high schoolers. Then, each group comes in to do their audition at the time they signed up for. Each person sings alone with the help of piano accompaniment, and then the whole group dances together, with the help of the help of the high school dance captains. Then, they're done!
If only auditioning for an intermediate or advanced concert choir, a student should just show up at the time their assigned time (the time they chose) to do the vocal audition.
The middle school choir teachers are present at the audition for moral support and to help with questions/concerns.
Results are usually posted on www.fcsingers.org during Spring Break.
Key Signature Test (8th Grade) and Music Vocab Test (6th/7th Grade) 1/26 & 1/27
The 8th Grade Students have a Key Signature Test on Thursday, 1/26 (White Day) and Friday, 1/27 (Blue Day). This is one class period later than first announced. We want to give the students a little more time for instruction/study! BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) on Tuesday, 1/24 (White Day) and Wednesday 1/25 (Blue Day). The Key Signature Study Guide can be found here.
The 6th and 7th Grade Students have a Music Vocab Test on Thursday, 1/26 (White Day) and Friday, 1/27 (Blue Day). This is one class period later than first announced. We want to give the students a little more time for instruction/study! BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) on Tuesday, 1/24 (White Day) and Wednesday 1/25 (Blue Day). The Music Vocab Study Guide can be found here.
The 6th and 7th Grade Students have a Music Vocab Test on Thursday, 1/26 (White Day) and Friday, 1/27 (Blue Day). This is one class period later than first announced. We want to give the students a little more time for instruction/study! BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) on Tuesday, 1/24 (White Day) and Wednesday 1/25 (Blue Day). The Music Vocab Study Guide can be found here.
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